Registration may be limited to applicants in each category.

Kids’-Q contestants will use as much creativity as possible for Grill Masters’ (ages 10 and under) to grill Ground Beef and Pit Masters’ (ages 11-15) to grill 6 Chicken Thighs to the best of their abilities.

Contestants are provided a table for all utensils, supplies, and area to prepare meat. Portable grills are provided and given to each contestant to take home after competition along with a logo’d apron and contest metal. Meat and charcoal is also provided.

Teams must provide lighting agent, matches/lighter, utensils, seasoning/marinade, water and garnish if desired. It is the responsibility of the adult to maintain a clean and safe environment. Adults will tend the heat source, handle knives and check meat for doneness. Contestants are responsible for shaping and seasoning meat.

Judging will be based on appearance, tenderness/texture and taste.